686 m away
Approach to the Rothorn Hut
A tough climb from a classic alpine village to a classic alpine hut.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 18 m
AHV Weg (Winkelmatten - Sunnegga base station)
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia
Gentle walk without gaining much altitude from the village but takes you out of the centre of town enough to feel you are in nature
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 65 m
- Descent
- 15 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 6˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 1.3 km, 65 vertical metres of ascent and 15 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Known as the “Granny Path” or the Pension Path in German, this is a gentle stroll staying just above village height but offering views all along whilst remaining in the forest. Perfect for gentle runs or walks where you don’t want to gain too much height.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Similar routes nearby
5.9 km away
Approach to Täsch Hut
A relatively short approach if you opt for the taxi, or a long cheap one
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 513 m
- Descent
- 0 m
8.8 km away
Approach to Dom Hut
A bruiser of a hut approach, but in a beautiful environment.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 0 m
8.8 km away
Approach to Weisshorn Hut
A lovely but long walk through the forest with panoramic views of the 4000m giants
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 35 m
- •
- •
- •
- •
Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Hiking
Stunning Mountain Hikes Around Zermatt
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Climb 5 of Switzerland's Biggest and Baddest 4000m Peaks
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
High, Long and Serious : Traverse 5 Tough Alpine 4000ers
9 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Summit the Highest Peaks in the 4 Main Alpine Countries
20 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Climb Switzerland's 10 Highest Peaks!
- •
- •
- •
- •
- •